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Department of Atomic Energy
DAE sanctions 100 bedded cancer hospital in Muzaffarpur, Bihar: DrJitendra Singh
Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that Department of Atomic Energy sanctioned construction of a 100 bedded hospital in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. In a written reply to a question in the Rajyasabha today, he said, the project will cost about Rs198 Crore.
Bihar Government has transferred a piece of land measuring 15 acres in Shri Krishna Medical College, Muzaffarpur, Bihar to Department of Atomic Energy  / Tata Memorial Centre .In addition, a 50 bedded Modular Hospital with Corporate Social Responsibility  and Donation fund has been commissioned from 01.02.2021 with the services of TMC Doctors and with the following facilities:
- Oncology OPD
- Day Care for chemotherapy
- Cancer Surgery
- Preventive Oncology
- Palliative Care
- Telemedicine
The Minister informed that a first population based cancer registry for Bihar has been established by TMC.TMC has also launched cancer awareness and screening camp with the support of Bihar Government in 15 districts of Bihar.
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Fish Ports in Coastal Areas
The Government has approved nine  Fishing Harbour projects  in Maharashtra, out of which four  projectshave been approved by Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways  in convergence mode with Department of Fisheries , Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and five  projects have been approved by DoF under Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund . The Government has approved for construction of nine  Fish Landing Centres  in Maharashtra, under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana  of DoF.
Annexure-I
Fishing Harbour Projects in Maharashtra

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Sl. No.
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Name of the Project
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Scheme
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Total Project cost
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District
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1
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Development of Mallet Bunder Fishing Harbour
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PMMSY & Sagarmala
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96.60
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Mumbai
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2
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Modernisation of Sassoon Dock Fishing Harbour
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Blue Revolution & Sagarmala
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92.52
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Mumbai
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3
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Karanja Fishing Harbour
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Blue Revolution & Sagarmala
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149.80
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Raigad
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4
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Anandwadi Fishing Harbour
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Blue Revolution & Sagarmala
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88.44
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Sindhudurg
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5
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Construction of Fisheries Harbour at Jeevana, Taluka Shrivardhan, District Raigad
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FIDF
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185.48
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Raigad
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6
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Construction of Fisheries Harbour at Bharadkhol, Near Shrivardham, District Raigad
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FIDF
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119.64
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Raigad
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7
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Construction of Fisheries Harbour at Harnai Taluka Dapoli District Ratnagiri
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FIDF
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221.34
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Ratnagiri
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8
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Construction of Fisheries Harbour at Sakhari Nate Taluka Rajapur District Ratnagiri
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FIDF
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146.90
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Ratnagiri
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9
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Development of Fishing Harbour at Satpati Near Palghar, Palghar District
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FIDF
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267.12
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Palghar
Annexure-II
Fish Landing Centres Projects in Maharshtra

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Sl. No.
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Name of the Project
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Scheme
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Total Project Cost
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District
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1
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Shiroda fish landing centre in Vengurla taluk
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PMMSY
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15.24
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Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg
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2
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DandiMakrebag fish landing centre in Malvan taluk
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PMMSY
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4.52
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Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg
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3
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Taramumbri fish landing centre in Deogad taluk
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PMMSY
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7.76
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Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg
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4
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Dabhol fish landing centre in Dapoli taluk
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PMMSY
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9.39
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Raigad
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5
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Korlai fish landing centre in Murud taluk
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PMMSY
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7.65
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Raigad
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6
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Palshet fish landing centre in Guhagar taluk
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PMMSY
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8.34
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Ratnagiri
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7
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Revdanda fish landing centre in Alibag taluk
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PMMSY
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45.96
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Raigad
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8
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Asgoli fish landing centre in Guhagar taluk
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PMMSY
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8.83
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Ratnagiri
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9
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Budhal fish landing centre in Guhagar taluk
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PMMSY
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6.57
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Ratnagiri
This information was given by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Lok Sabha today.
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, today urged scientists, technocrats and entrepreneurs to come out with new ideas and innovations to create knowledge wealth and economic wealth for the progress of humanity and betterment of society at large.
Inaugurating the Bengaluru Tech Summit  2021 in Bengaluru, Shri Naidu said that the ultimate goal of technology is to bring happiness in our lives and called for development of technologies that address people’s pressing problems and make their lives happier and comfortable.
The Vice President, while acknowledging the recent technological disruptions in many areas, stressed that the real potential of technology can be unleashed when there are significant improvements in sectors such as agriculture, education, healthcare, governance and climate change.
Urging the Bengaluru Tech Summit participants to bestow greater attention on agriculture, he called for adopting smart agro-tech solutions such as precision agriculture, online marketplaces and artificial intelligence in agriculture to help improve farm productivity and incomes. Expressing concern over the adverse impact of climate change on agriculture, the Vice President called for technological solutions for this challenge.
Praising the Government for its focus on transforming the governance systems through use of technology, he said that digitization of processes has helped in better delivery of the services to the people.
Reiterating the age-old Indian philosophy of ‘share and care’, Shri Naidu hoped that the participants in the Summit will share and discuss their ideas, experiences and innovations for the larger good of humanity and world.
Referring to the Prime Minister’s three-word mantra – Reform, Perform and Transform, the Vice President suggested that in the coming days, we should focus more on creating a knowledge economy, digitalization and innovation.
On this occasion, the Vice President also expressed his condolences on the untimely demise of renowned Kannada actor Shri Puneeth Rajkumar. “Shri Puneeth was not only a talented actor but also a great human being who cared for welfare and well being of the needy,” he said.
The Vice President thanked the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Scott Morrison and the Prime Minister of Israel, Mr. Naftali Bennett for joining the BTS-2021 through video conferencing.
Shri Naidu also commended the state of Karnataka for pioneering the IT revolution in India and Bengaluru for becoming the chosen centre for R&D for many leading companies in the world. He also congratulated the Government of Karnataka for its dedication and consistent effort to successfully establish the BTS as a leading global conference on innovation and technology.
Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, the Governor of Karnataka, Shri Basavaraj Bommai, Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister, Dr. C.N. Ashwath Narayan, Minister, Government of Karnataka, Shri Murugesh R. Nirani, Minister, Govt. of Karnataka, Shri P. Ravi Kumar, Chief Secretary, Karnataka, senior government officials, researchers, entrepreneurs and innovators from across the world attended the event in virtual and physical mode.
President's Secretariat
President of India Graces 17th Convocation of Mizoram University
Virtually Inaugurates Various Education Related Projects in Mizoram
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the 17th Convocation of Mizoram University at Aizawl today . She also virtually inaugurated various education related projects which includes ST Girls hostels at Mizoram University and at Sairang, Government Aizawl College at Maulpui, permanent campus of Indian Institute of Mass Communication  at Aizawl and Post Graduate Academic Block at Pachhunga University College.
Speaking on the occasion, the President was happy to note that Mizoram University, which started functioning in 2001, is today a prominent University in the North-Eastern Region providing quality education. She also noted that the University has made serious efforts in promoting academics that resulted in remarkable progress in the fields of Science, Arts, Commerce, Engineering and Medical Sciences. The University has gained the status of ‘Institution of Eminence’ and taken some path breaking initiatives. She said that the infrastructural development of Mizoram University within a very short span of time is commendable.
The President noted that the Mizoram University has three Incubators for providing innovative and practical training to the students. The University has signed MoUs with various universities and organisations at national and international level for various academic and technological collaborations. She said that this has set a new template for other higher education institutions to explore avenues for collaborating with national and international organisations and create new benchmarks of excellence in academic and technological spheres.
Addressing the students, the President said that convocation is an important occasion to remember and recognize the efforts of their family members who have supported them throughout their journeys. There is no limit to their capabilities. Therefore, they should just realize their potential. They are the best judge of their own talent and potential. She advised them to explore the world and do new experiments. She also urged them to take up the responsibility of educating the uneducated and spreading the light of knowledge.
Pointing to the fact that girls comprise more than 50 percent of students graduated in the academic session of 2021-22, the President said that the rising number of females in higher education is appreciable, but it should rise at a higher rate. We should also ensure that participation of women in education should translate into increased participation in the workforce also. She said that when women progress, the entire country progresses.
The President said that the inauguration of two ST Girls hostels at Mizoram University and at Sairang is a step towards empowerment of girl students by providing access to quality education and other facilities. She said that inauguration of the permanent campus of IIMC Aizawl would be a boost to the media and mass communication studies in the entire North-East.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Union Road Transport & Highways Ministry has provided a animation video illustration of Dos and Don't for Truck/Lorry Drivers as they handle increasing movements of goods across the country
Calls for respecting Truck/Lorry Drivers who are ferrying essential goods & medicines during the lockdown
Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Ministry has released an illustrative animation video which provides for broad Dos and Do'nts for truck/lorry drivers as they are handling trips to transport essential goods across the country. The animation calls upon people to respect and cooperate with truck/lorry drivers who are working to ease our life by transporting essential goods and medicines in the scenario when Government had to extend lockdown to curb COVID-19 and save lives.
The Dos and Do'nts issued in the form of an impressive graphic animation mention:
: Staying Protected from
Novel Coronavirus Disease 
: Respect and cooperate with truck/lorry drivers who maintain the supply chain of essential goods and medicines during lockdown
: Protect yourself and others and follow the rules for your own safety
Do’s:
• Maintain personal hygiene
• Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds whenever possible
• Wear a mask while driving/exiting the vehicle
• After using the mask, wash it with soap and water and dry it
• Always keep a sanitizer in your vehicle
• Use 70% alcohol-based hand sanitizer while driving/exiting the vehicle
• Do not travel with extra passengers other than a helper and a driver as per the rules
• Maintain social distancing
• Avoid coming in close contact with people at check posts/loading-unloading points/restaurants, etc.
• Sanitize your vehicle every day
Don’ts
• Do not use torn/old and/or masks used by others
• Do not allow more than one assistant to travel with you in your vehicle
• Do not have social gatherings
• Do not ignore your hygiene
Come, let us all take care of each other and stop COVID-19 from spreading.
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Union Minister for Labour & Employment and Environment, Forest & Climate Change Bhupender Yadav visits Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centre , Pinjore
Vultures may be released in the wild after breeding- Bhupender Yadav
Hon’ble Minister of Labour & Employment and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Shri Bhupender Yadav, today visited the Vulture Conservation and Breeding Centre , Pinjore. The Minister has said that the vultures may be released in the wild after breeding .He also assured technical and financial support for the development of the Jatayu Vulture Breeding Centre.
It is proposed to release Oriental white-backed Vultures during the year 2023-24 in the wild. The released birds will be monitored closely for atleast a year with satellite transmitters and will look for any behaviour problems to make sure that they adjust well to the wild conditions and there is no mortality due to diclofenac poisoning. Thereafter the birds would be released regularly in the wild every year.
The Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre , was established to investigate the dramatic declines in the population of the three India’s Gyps species of vultures, the Oriental white-backed, Long-billed and Slender-billed vultures, from looming extinction. It is a collaborative initiative between the Haryana Forest Department and Bombay Natural History Society.The main objectives of the centre were to establish a founder population of 25 pairs of each of the 3 species of vultures and to produce a population of at least 200 birds, in 15 years of each species to be reintroduced to the wild.
Sh Pankaj Goyal , Principal Chief Conservator, Forest Wildlife said that the centre has continued its efforts to make the environment safe for vultures in the wild by monitoring the prevalence of vulture toxic drugs specially diclofenac in veterinary use by carrying out cattle carcass samplings across the country. The Centre is coordinating Zoo of Central Zoo Authority for Vulture Conservation Breeding Programme. The Centre received Technical and financial support from the Central Zoo Authority.He also said that , different species of exotic birds and animals are being brought into state of Haryana frtom other states at Pipli, Rohtak and Bhiwani Zoos for promotion and development of Wildlife Tourism and generate awareness among students for wildlife and environment .
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests  Sh Jagdish Chandra said that the Centre will also be providing founder stock of vultures to other Vulture Conservation Breeding facilities in the country .
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan to launch ‘Saksham’, annual one-month long, people centric fuel conservation mega campaign of PCRA on 16th January, 2020
‘Saksham’, an annual one-month long, people-centric fuel conservation mega campaign of Petroleum Conservation Research Association  under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is going to be launched on 16th January by Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a function to be held in Delhi.
PCRA and Oil & Gas companies shall carry out various interactive programs during this month-long campaign. Activities like ‘Saksham’ Cycle Day, Cyclothons, Workshops for drivers of commercial vehicles, Seminars for housewives/cooks on adopting simple fuel saving measure, Nationwide campaign through Radio, TV, Digital Cinemas, Outdoor etc. are planned with an aim to reach the nook and corner of the country with the message of fuel conservation, Greener Environment and better Health. PCRA also plans to make use of the social media platforms for various customized campaigns on fuel conservation through Facebook, twitter, MyGov.
PCRA has been creating awareness amongst the general public about the need for fuel conservation and adopting tips for saving the fuel. PCRA has prepared a comic book jointly with NCERT on the theme ‘Fuel Conservation’ aimed at younger generation especially the school children and is available on E-Pathshala on NCERT website.
Petroleum Conservation and Research Association  in association with Institute of Petroleum-Dehradun has developed high energy efficient PNG burner/Gas stove for household where piped gas is supplied which will save gas as compared to modified LPG stove for PNG.
On mass awareness about fuel conservation, PCRA has developed attractive messages and recently developed an animated documentary ‘Pollution Ka Solution” which is available on PCRA website and YouTube.
The annual Saksham National Competition which generally is launched in the month of July, involving schools and students in Essay, Painting and Quiz competition is a big hit now. This year the competition has achieved reaching a record breaking figure of participation of 1.48 crore students.
As a part of involvement with the public in the field, an awareness Campaign on 100 busiest intersections of Delhi through CRRI on encouraging switching-off engine at red light behavior was recently carried out by PCRA and the outcome of this campaign was remarkable with encouraging results of approx. 22% reduction in idling fuel losses for petrol fuel “before” and “after” the campaign phase. Similarly, approx. 14%, 12% and 19% reduction in Diesel, CNG and LPG respectively was observed due to awareness campaign.
‘Saksham’ is strengthening its foot print as a flagship Fuel Conservation mega campaign program of the country.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Minimum Support Price  FOR MILK
This Department does not regulate the prices of milk in the country. Prices are decided by the Cooperative and Private dairies based on cost of production. Since milk is a highly perishable product, this department does not have any proposal to fix MSP for milk in the country.
This information was given in a written reply by the Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 584
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 210 Crore landmark milestone
More than 23 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 210 Crore  landmark milestone today. More than 23 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
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10413641
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|
2nd Dose
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|
10103121
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
6658268
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18433806
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
17692438
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
12945403
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
40010990
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|
|
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2nd Dose
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|
29643814
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|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
61569107
|
|
|
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2nd Dose
|
|
52033257
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|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
560317735
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
512067374
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
51909438
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|
Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
|
|
203852549
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
196081908
|
|
Precaution Dose
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|
30237172
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|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
127548423
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|
2nd Dose
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|
122556602
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Precaution Dose
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38735020
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1022146251
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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940178514
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Precaution Dose
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140485301
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Total
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2102810066
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 22nd August, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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39
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
260
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
11124
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
74
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
428
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
26338
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
32507
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
59665
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
11919
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
32432
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
25990
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
98686
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
1217152
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
4186
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
21266
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
608333
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
2689
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
13654
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
231721
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
77404
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|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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226391
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|
Precaution Dose
|
|
2094668
|
|
Total
|
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2398463
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to confer the National Youth Parliament Festival 2019 Awards to the Winners
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will confer the National Youth Parliament Festival 2019 awards to the winners on 27th February, 2019 at Vigyan Bhawan. Minister of State  for Youth Affairs and Sports Col Rajyavardhan Rathore  had launched the National Youth Parliament Festival 2019 on 12th January, 2019, the National Youth Day in order to encourage the youth in the age group of 18-25 years to engage with public issues and understand the common man’s point of view.
Prime Minister in his Mann Ki Baat address on 31st December 2017, had shared his idea of organizing Youth Parliaments for young people in every district of the country. It is to provide a chance to the youth to brainstorm about new India and to find ways and chalk out plans to realize our resolves before 2022. He reiterated his idea to capture the voice of the youth in his address to the youth during the 22nd National Youth Festival on 12th January 2018.
National Youth Parliament Festival 2019 has been jointly organised by National Service Scheme  and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan  under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, on the theme of “Be the Voice of New India” and “Find solutions and contribute to policy”. Youth in the age bracket of 18-25 years were invited to participate in the District, State and National level Youth Parliaments. The National Youth Parliament Festival 2019 has already been conducted at the District and State levels. The participants for District Youth Parliament,  were selected through two screening processes i.e. Digital and Walk-in screenings in Nodal Institution in 471 designated districts across the country from 24th to 28th January. The best three speakers selected by a Jury from each District Youth Parliament have participated at the State Youth Parliament . Similarly, the two best speakers selected from each SYP will participate as speakers in the National Youth Parliament  on 26th February, 2019. As many as 28 State Youth Parliaments were held across the country from 5th to 7th February to select 56 final contestants for NYP.
Col Rajyavardhan Rathore will inaugurate the National Level Finals of National Youth Parliament Festival on 26th February, 2019 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre. The best three speakers at the National Youth Parliament will be awarded Rs. 2 Lakhs, Rs. 1.50 Lakhs and Rs. 1 Lakh respectively in order of merit along with a certificate by the Prime Minister.
More than 50 thousand youth have participated through Youth Parliaments at all levels and the narrative will be strengthened and made more vibrant by their voices and ideas and suggestions. The National Youth Parliament Festival also encourages the youth to engage with public issues, understand the common man’s point of view, form their opinion and express these in an articulate manner. It captures relevant and effective voices on the vision of New India and these are made available to policy makers and implementers to take them forward.